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Contraband tobacco inhales 30 to 50 per cent of B.C. market, retailers, industry fear

Contraband tobacco inhales 30 to 50 per cent of B.C. market, retailers, industry fear

VICTORIA — At first, Cory Holland thought government anti-smoking measures were working when he noticed tobacco sales at his British Columbia convenience store started to drop.
'Money on the table': Those who don't file tax returns miss benefits delivered by CRA

'Money on the table': Those who don't file tax returns miss benefits delivered by CRA

OTTAWA — Canadians who don't file their tax returns are sometimes shocked to find out how much money they're owed by the government for years of missed benefits, says the head of a non-profit organization working to build financial literacy among low
North Korea performs key test to build more threatening ICBM

North Korea performs key test to build more threatening ICBM

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korean leader Kim Jong Un supervised the test of a “high-thrust solid-fuel motor” for a new strategic weapon, state media reported Friday, a development that could allow him to possess a more mobile, harder-to-detect a
Disillusioned with democracy, Tunisians to elect parliament

Disillusioned with democracy, Tunisians to elect parliament

TUNIS, Tunisia (AP) — To the outside world, Saturday's elections in Tunisia raise several red flags: Many opposition parties are boycotting them, foreign media are banned from talking to candidates and critics say the new electoral law makes it harde
Fiji observers say election was free after 5 parties protest

Fiji observers say election was free after 5 parties protest

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — An international group that monitored Fiji's general election this week said Friday it didn't observe any voting irregularities and the process was transparent and credible.
Home prices, rents skyrocket in Turkey amid economic turmoil

Home prices, rents skyrocket in Turkey amid economic turmoil

ISTANBUL (AP) — Hatice Erdal has been given a week to vacate her rental house that is due to be knocked down.
Report: Executions continued decline but many 'botched'

Report: Executions continued decline but many 'botched'

HOUSTON (AP) — Public support and use of the death penalty in 2022 continued its more than two-decade decline in the U.S.

Sasse's exit from Senate prompts GOP unease over replacement

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — When Republican Jim Pillen becomes Nebraska’s governor next month, one of his first acts will likely be to name his predecessor and biggest supporter to fill an open U.S. Senate seat.
Nevada elections department subpoenaed in Trump probe

Nevada elections department subpoenaed in Trump probe

RENO, Nev. (AP) — Nevada's departing Secretary of State was served a subpoena last month as part of the U.S.

Man charged with violent threats against Congress members

TACOMA, Wash. (AP) — A 48-year-old Washington state man was arrested Wednesday and charged in federal court for allegedly making threats against members of Congress via voicemail. Mark Leonetti, of Longview, appeared Thursday in the U.S.
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